windsurfer2
New Member
I'm having trouble stepping my mast/sail combination in a good breeze. I did a search of the archives, but didn't get any good results.
I sail from different beaches here on the island. I usually put the boat in the water, then pull it up on the beach. Get rid of the trailer. Rig the sail on the mast. Put mast/sail in mast hole.
The problem gets to be when the wind is blowing 10-20 mph. There is so much force on the flapping sail, that it is almost impossible to get the mast vertical and in the step. Sunday, I had trouble rigging in a fairly stiff breeze. I got the mast in the mast hole, but it was only in part way. There was so much sideways pressure on the mast step, I was afraid of breaking something. I finally did get it in, but with great difficulty.
There must be an easier way. I have thought about stepping the mast without the sail, then pulling the boat on its side, sliding the sail on, then letting the boat go upright. Has anyone tried this?
Any suggestions for an easier solution would be greatly appreciated!
I sail from different beaches here on the island. I usually put the boat in the water, then pull it up on the beach. Get rid of the trailer. Rig the sail on the mast. Put mast/sail in mast hole.
The problem gets to be when the wind is blowing 10-20 mph. There is so much force on the flapping sail, that it is almost impossible to get the mast vertical and in the step. Sunday, I had trouble rigging in a fairly stiff breeze. I got the mast in the mast hole, but it was only in part way. There was so much sideways pressure on the mast step, I was afraid of breaking something. I finally did get it in, but with great difficulty.
There must be an easier way. I have thought about stepping the mast without the sail, then pulling the boat on its side, sliding the sail on, then letting the boat go upright. Has anyone tried this?
Any suggestions for an easier solution would be greatly appreciated!